Thursday's podcasts stories
The southwestern border prepares for an influx
Title 42 is set to come to an end in four days. That's the pandemic-era CDC policy that allowed officials at the border to turn migrants and asylum seekers away because of public health concerns. But last month, a federal judge stopped the Biden administration from winding down this border policy and its fate is uncertain.
For now, lawmakers, asylum lawyers, and non-profits along the border continue to prepare for the expected surge that would accompany the end of this policy, whether it happens next week or months from now.
- Plus, a Russian soldier pleads guilty to killing an unarmed civilian in Ukraine.
- And, new research on COVID safety and outdoor events.
Guests: Michelle Hackman, immigration reporter for The Wall Street Journal; and Axios' Asher Price.
Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Alex Sugiura, and Lydia McMullen-Laird. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893.
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What yesterday's primaries tell us about November
The closely watched GOP primary in Pennsylvania is still too close to call this morning. And in North Carolina incumbent representative Madison Cawthorn is out for the 11th district. Those are two of the top headlines from last night's primaries, which were also held in Idaho, Kentucky, and Oregon.
- Plus, the push for answers about the killing of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh
- And, the case for letting our lawns grow wild
Guests: Axios' Mike Allen and Barak Ravid
Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Alex Sugiura, and Lydia McMullen-Laird. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893.
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